Things to do & places to visit in Pirkanmaa, Finland

Pirkanmaa #4 destination in Finland 2023. The average rating score is 4.32 based on 5.173 traveler reviews, of 145 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Helsinki, current date and time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 16:36.

Top things to do (37)

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5.0 ElämysTeeri - Room Escape (108 reviews)
- Marie's Portraits escape room is simply a must try in Tampere!!!
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

What is an escape room? You experience the story, work towards the same goal, listen to each other, be a team, have different ideas, solve the mystery and the puzzles together, and have fun while doing it. See more..
5.0 Visavuori (32 reviews)
- Coffee and atmospheric enjoying
Spent 2-3 hours History Museums

VISAVUORI is the museum of the life and works of sculptor Emil Wikstrom (1864-1942) See more..
5.0 Adventure Apes (27 reviews)
- Great advice, gear and hospitality!
City Tours • Ski & Snow Tours • Walking Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours

3 of us hired out snowshoeing gear for a 5 day expedition in Oulanka National Park. We drove up from Helsinki and we were greeted by the amazingly helpful Heidi. She really made sure our gear was good for us and even said we could phone her up up if we had any problems during the trip! We also hired a top quality sledge for pulling all our gear: way better than carrying a massively heavy backpack! When we returned after 5 days in the wilderness, Heidi and her family greeted us and insisted we had breakfast... for free! It was one of the best breakfast I ever had! A school was there and were doing some speeches for concluding their trip to Adventure Apes. Heidi have us a shout out to which we received a standing ovation! haha amazing. Thanks you so much guys. We definitely recommend adventure apes and are planing to go back for another adventure with them. Rachel, Dan & Chris See more..
4.5 Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower (752 reviews)
- Wow
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Parks • Observation Decks & Towers

We walked here through the beautiful forest. At 2 euros to enter it was a bargain. For those who don't fancy climbing the winding stairs, you can take the lift to the penultimate floor. You can look through the windows and marvel at the view but if you want to go on to the roof you have to climb a steep staircase. It is steep as my husband descended backwards! It is well worth it the views are stunning. You can see over Tampere, see both lakes and see if you can spot the Finlayson. We walked back along the lake shore, stopping to watch the red squirrels. Then sitting to take full advantage of the tranquillity, watching the colours of the lake change and breathing in the scent of the pine trees. Well worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Tampereen Tuomiokirkko (432 reviews)
- Impressive interior
Religious Sites

This church was completed in 1907. It was designed in the National Romantic style by a famous Finnish architect Lars Sonck. The interior is famous for its stunning frescoes painted by Hugo Simberg. The striking altar-piece is painted by another famous Finnish painter Magnus Enckell. This church is absolutely a must-see church in Finland. See more..
4.5 Vapriikin Museokeskus (401 reviews)
- Great Museum Center
Speciality Museums

Museum Centre Vapriikki (Museokeskus Vapriikki) is a great centre accommodating a bunch of cool museums. It's a great place to visit for kids and adults alike. The Natural History Museum, Postal Museum, Tampere 1918 Exhibition, Mineral Museum, The Finnish Museum of Games, The Hockey Hall of Fame Finland, and many changing exhibitions... 13 eur for adults and 6 eur for kids (7-17). Highly recommended place to visit in Tampere. See more..
4.5 Nasinneula Tower (211 reviews)
- Classic view over Tampere
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

Hey, I can see all the way to Hervanta from up here! Didn't try the restaurant menu, but the views are classic. First visited this place in the -80's. See more..
4.5 Hatanpää Arboretum (175 reviews)
- Relax in the city park
Nature & Wildlife Areas

If you want to sit by the lake and enjoy the sun, soak your feet in the water and have some good read... This is place for you. Also if you just want to have nice walk and enjoy smell of roses in the rose garden. Its perfect place for picnic with friends and family. See more..
4.5 Moomin Museum (143 reviews)
- Great
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

So I do not know a lot about the moomin, but the atmosphere and how the rooms look like is great. It's great for children, there is a workshop too, where you can make your own little creatures. It is open from 12-16, unfortunately this doesn't say anywhere outside the museum, me and my daughter waited one hour that it opens. So this is valueable to know if you are interested in crafting little things. See more..
4.5 Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing (117 reviews)
- Authentic experience
Historic Sites

The Amuri museum quarter consists of five residential and four outbuildings. All of the former lie in their original positions as do the outbuildings. See more..
4.5 Serlachius Museum Gosta (115 reviews) from $10.71
- An art museum in the forests
Art Museums

In the magnificent milieu, Art museum Gösta shows contemporary art, masters of the Golden age and interesting wood architecture. Also sculpture park and island. Restaurant Gösta at the museum serves pure tastes. Serlachius bus: Tampere - Mänttä - Tampere direct to the museums. See more..
4.5 Sara Hildén Art Museum (90 reviews)
- Vacation visit
Speciality Museums

The Sara Hildén Art Museum, which is the permanent home of the collection of modern art, Finnish and foreign, owned by the Sara Hildén Foundation, is maintained by the City of Tampere. The museum places on exhibition works belonging to the foundation and also arranges changing exhibitions. The museum is located next to the Näsinneula observation tower in the Särkänniemi area. See more..
4.5 Tampere Hall (77 reviews)
- An unexpectedly well organized Hall
Spent More than 3 hours Theaters

Tampere Hall is the largest congress and culture centre in the Nordic countries. With close to 1000 events for over 700 000 visitors every year, Tampere Hall offers something for everyone. Concerts from classical music to pop and rock, meeting venue for over 2000 participants, the world's only Moomin Museum, delicious Nordic flavours in our very own Tuhto á la carte restaurant - everything under the same roof. The world's largest hotel chain, Marriott International, operates the Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City hotel adjacent to Tampere Hall. See more..
4.5 The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas (70 reviews)
- The largest free museum in Finland
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas is based in the historical Finlayson cotton mill area in the heart of Tampere. At Werstas you can visit the Labour Museum's exhibitions, Textile Industry Museum and Steam Engine Museum, free admission. See more..
4.5 Rauhaniemi Beach and Sauna (64 reviews)
- Too cold for me!
Beaches

I took at look at this place last August and people were coming out from it and having a nice cold swim in the lake. It was cold weather then and i just manged to pop my feet in. I was there again this February as I had to see for myself that people go from the sauna and into the lake through an ice hole...and yes they do. Probably the Finnish people do not find this strange at all, but I was wrapped up in loads of layers and would not even contemplate it! However, it was a Saturday afternoon and was "buzzing " with willing customers, there was a roaring trade and the car park was full. Not for me, but very attractive for many. A really cool place to visit even if only to spectate. See more..
4.5 Serlachius Museum Gustaf (60 reviews) from $10.71
- Interesting view on an important element of local history and a beautiful building and also great art
Historic Sites • Art Museums • History Museums

Gustaf is a storytelling museum in the former head office of a paper combine. Impressive main exhibition Paper Devil takes you through a route of eight dramatized scenes depicting the colourful life of a paper industry pioneer, Gustaf Adolf Serlachius. Serlachius bus: Tampere - Mänttä - Tampere direct to the museums. See more..
4.5 Viikinsaari Island (58 reviews)
- Viikinsaari Restaurant
Islands

Island that's part of Tampere See more..
4.5 Tampere City Library, Metso (56 reviews)
- Main library with an interesting design
Sunday: Speciality Museums

The library is located by the Hämeenpuisto park, next to the Alexander Church. The building was opened to the public in 1986. The building's futuristic look imitates the bird capercaillie (metso in Finnish). The building has been designed by the architects Reima and Raili Pietilä. See more..
4.5 Finlayson Church (43 reviews)
- Charming small red-brick church
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This Evangelist-Lutheran church built in Gothic Revival style is located in the Finlayson industrial area. It was built in 1879 as the church of the Finlayson cotton factory, where the factory workers could practice religion. The church has also served as the “Children’s Cathedral” since 1996. Because of its central location, small size, and pleasant architecture, the church is one of the most popular wedding churches in Tampere. On our visit, the church was closed. So we couldn't see the interior. See more..
4.5 The House of Mr. Clutterbuck (34 reviews)
- Good place to visit with children
Sunday: Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

The House of Mr. Clutterbuck is an experiential and action-oriented exhibition that offers variety of fun things to do. The house is based on children's books such as The Tales of King Arthur, The Out-of-this-World Space Book and Doghill Kids Go To Town by the Finnish author and cartoonist Mauri Kunnas. In the House of Mr. Clutterbuck children can actually take part in the story and play in the world that is created by Mauri Kunnas in his books. From May to the end of October also the Mr. Clutterbuck's Fun on Wheels Yard is open. Here you can drive pedal cars around a city, that looks very much like the city of Pawchester from the Pawchester Tales books, written by Mauri Kunnas. But don't worry, even if you haven't read a single book written by Mauri Kunnas, you can still come and enjoy playing in the beautiful scenes at The House of Mr. Clutterbuck. Welcome to the adventure! See more..
4.5 Milavida Museo (34 reviews)
- Interesting home museum
History Museums

This museum is located in a restored late-19th-century Näsi Castle in the middle of the lush Näsi Park. Milavida presents the glamorous and international lifestyle of the Nottbeck family, the owners of the famous Finlayson cotton mill. The temporary exhibition 'Carry me – 100 years of handbags' showcases the centenary story of the handbag. See more..
4.5 Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas (33 reviews)
- Glorious Byzantine Temple
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This Is a gorgeous Finnish Orthodox Church. Its interior is splendid and even moreso on a Sunday when church is in session. See more..
4.5 Tampere Mineral Museum (28 reviews)
- Colorful stones and minerals
Speciality Museums

The Mineral Museum is a permanent exhibition on Vapriikki’s ground floor. The 7000 objects of the exhibition have been collected from 70 countries. You can also find here meteorites, dinosaur eggs, and plant and animal fossils. See more..
4.5 Vanha Kirkko (27 reviews)
- Beautiful church in the very center of Tampere
Religious Sites

Vanha Kirkko (Tampere) is a beautiful church in great location, opening hours in wintertime 1.9.2014-1.5.2015 from Wednesday to Sunday at 1 PM till 3 PM, so quite a short time in winter time. There is also English Service times e.g. Easter time and also some concerts. http://www.tampereenseurakunnat.fi/ kirkko_tampereella/kirkot_ja_muut_tilat/kirkot/vanha_kirkko with more information. See more..
4.5 Haralanharju Tower (25 reviews)
- Beautiful, real Finnish
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

Long history, important part of Finnish culture & history. One of the most famous Finnish songs is written from this scenery. See more..
4.5 Laukko Manor (23 reviews)
- Just a stop with Bike & Boat service by Hopealinja
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

We combined a three hour cycling from Tampere with a two our boat trip back and so far this is excellent! Laukko mansion café served decent coffee (nothing baked without eggs!) and soon it was time to get to the boat and the Bike & Boat by Hopealinja includes a drink and something salty, we got freshly made sandwiches. See more..
4.5 St Olaf's Church in Tyrvaa (22 reviews)
- A unique medieval church
Churches & Cathedrals

Tyrvään Pyhän Olavin kirkko is a very beautiful medieval stone church, built on a scenic location by the lake according to typical Finnish church architecture of the middle ages. However, what makes it completely unique is the interior and the story; the church was burnt to the ground in the 1990’s – and re-built by the community by hand. Instead of setting up replicas of the destroyed interior, two contemporary artists were given the task of re-creating medieval church paintings in contemporary style, but with medieval motifs and purpose. The interior paintings make this church a unique masterpiece. PRO TIP: In the summer season, bring a picnic and enjoy the lovely location of the church. You can also arrive by boat. PRO TIP2: There are a lot of other historic and interesting things to see and do in Sastamala! See more..
4.5 Kalevan Church (20 reviews)
- Memorable Church
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

The Church is beautifully located on a hill 10-15 walk from the city center. The original architecture makes it anything different, but immediately allows you to recognize the religious building. Be sure to look at least outside, and enter, if your schedule allows - the Church is open to the public until 18 hours. See more..
4.5 Stone Castle of Pirunvuori (16 reviews)
- Beautiful place
Spent < 1 hour Castles

Stone Castle is the interesting building in a beautiful nature! It is the beautiful and relaxing place. See more..
4.5 Kallenaution Kievari (9 reviews)
- A traditional guesthouse from 18th century
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Time travel by having a stop in this traditional milieu! Here you are able to forget the hurries for a moment. Visit the shop and museum buildings, eat lunch and have a cup of coffee. See more..